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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.88, 1,019.30 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.88, 1,019.30 and 444.09 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.88 : 1,019.30 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.88/1,019.30 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.88x = 1,019.30 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.88x = 452,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,660.94/738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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